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Re: Dusty/Duchess
Pat Hairston
Mar 9, 2026, 1:25 PM
to Jo-AnneFrom Marion
There are two numbers, my cell # 828-443-8150, Sally’s is 828-443-8153.
I’m still working (Sally is retired), so evenings would be better for us… We’d love to hear from her and to get to know her and learn about Dusty…
We both text and she’s certainly welcome to contact us either phone or text…
Thank you, we appreciate your trust and confidence in us by allowing us to adopt Dusty into our family. We will of course follow all guidelines in the adoption process…
One thing I would like to ask. When the time comes for the transferring to happen, we would be willing to travel an extended amount to cut down on the number of “strangers” she would be exposed to as strangers moved her from vehicle to vehicle. I saw in Shia the fear/anxiety she was experiencing. Having separation anxiety from her family, having strangers taking charge, we would like to keep that anxiety to as little as possible. We of course realize that this is all a part of the adoption process, but the less the better. Then too the more time for us with direct contact in the car, calming her and letting her sense she is safe may help as we introduce her to her new home.
Pat Hairston
Via iPhoneOn Mon, Mar 9, 2026 at 1:08 PM Jo-Anne Bates
I told Gail about you guys. Can I get your phone number and best time to call so I can let her know? Thanks!From: Pat Hairston
Sent: Monday, March 9, 2026 12:55:13 PM
To: Marion Dixon
Cc: Christina Prange
Subject: Re: Dusty/DuchessMarion,
Absolutely and definitely on the transport when the time comes.
Grateful,
Pat Hairston
Time is short, do what’s important!
On Mon, Mar 9, 2026 at 12:52 PM Marion Dixon
There are two numbers, my cell # 828-443-8150, Sally’s is 828-443-8153.I’m still working (Sally is retired), so evenings would be better for us… We’d love to hear from her and to get to know her and learn about Dusty…
We both text and she’s certainly welcome to contact us either phone or text…
Thank you, we appreciate your trust and confidence in us by allowing us to adopt Dusty into our family. We will of course follow all guidelines in the adoption process…
One thing I would like to ask. When the time comes for the transferring to happen, we would be willing to travel an extended amount to cut down on the number of “strangers” she would be exposed to as strangers moved her from vehicle to vehicle. I saw in Shia the fear/anxiety she was experiencing. Having separation anxiety from her family, having strangers taking charge, we would like to keep that anxiety to as little as possible. We of course realize that this is all a part of the adoption process, but the less the better. Then too the more time for us with direct contact in the car, calming her and letting her sense she is safe may help as we introduce her to her new home.
We assure you, she will be pampered and loved…
Marion & Sally
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On Mar 9, 2026, at 9:19 AM, Pat Hairston
Marion and Sally,We would like to connect you with Dusty’s foster mom. Can you give me the best phone number to share?
Pat Hairston
Via iPhoneOn Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 4:51 PM Marion Dixon
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Hey Pat and Christina,
After yesterday exposure to Shia, when I got home I talked with Sally and, to make a long story short, we would like to be considered as a candidate to adopt Duchess, if that has not already been decided.
We no longer have our two boys, Jed and Ben. Hard as it was we had to put Ben down in November of ‘24 and Jed in June of ‘25.
We’ve had animals, dogs cats, rabbits, even an Iguana (Sally taught middle science and a parent “gifted” her with “Igy” the Iguana) our entire marriage and over the past thirty five years, Airedales. We wanted to have time to adjust and see what it would be like without the responsibilities that come with having pets. We talked and we’re both in agreement that we miss the love and companionship (and antics) of the breed and would like to be considered as adopters for Duchess.
We know she won’t be available until mid May. We just wanted to let y’all know she’s got a home waiting if you think she’d be a good fit here. There are no other pets/critters so she’d be the “ Queen of the roost”…
Respectfully,
Marion and Sally DixonLex Taite fostered Reese until the end of February (3 months) when she was transferred to August Ormond, approved adopter, for another month of fostering. At the end of March, Christina Prange contacted the owner and the agreed to surrender as she was in/out of the hospital and had no way to take care of Reese.
This is very sad but Reese has a great home.
Airedale Reese on Saturday
2-ARG/DOGS/26-16 Reese medical foster Dec25Christina Prange
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 8:53 PM
to deborahaviswall@gmail.com, mehi Deb – I feel like we have known each other for a long time, I am a volunteer with Airedale Rescue. Thank you for helping the Reese situation on Saturday. I wanted to let you know that I’ve texted to the owner about Saturday pick up.
The plan would be for you to pick up Reese in Bethlehem on Saturday. What time is best for you for pick up?
You would drive to Anderson to meet Dale. Dale is an ARG adopter who lives in Greenville/Spartanburg area. Dale will meet you in Anderson to drive Reese to her temporary home in Charlotte with Lexi. They’re meeting in Spartanburg.
Thank you for helping on Saturday – hopefully more details soon but let me know your time you’d like to pick up.
Christina Prange
919-605-4563Re: Temporary Medical Emergency Foster Agreement
2-ARG/DOGS/26-16 Reese medical foster Dec25Alexsis Ballard
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 2:24 PM
to me, jessicabinkley@ymail.comHi Pat,
Thank you for drawing this up and sending it over.
Can you confirm if I am considered a representative of ARG? If not, can you please add a clause that both the owner and ARG indemnify and hold me harmless from and against all claims, actions, suits, damages, liabilities, losses, settlements, judges, costs and expenses for any unforeseeable event that may be considered rare, adverse, force majeure or otherwise not listed here.
As a precaution, can I also have a backup medical contact for Reese should anything happen that I’d need to consult on and get a decision on?
Thank you,
LexOn Mon, Nov 17, 2025 at 09:34 Pat Hairston
Jess and Lex,I drafted an agreement that I believe will cover all parties involved in the fostering of Reese.
Jess, I will ask Deborah Wall if she can take Resse before your hospitalization date, until Lex can take her.
I will personally cover the dog food for you during the foster period.
Reese
2-ARG/DOGS/26-16 Reese medical foster Dec25Pat Hairston
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 10:49 AM
to meHi, thank you so much for your support.
Her name is Teddy Reese Roosevelt- call name Reese.
She is 3 years old on December 18th.
Up-to-date on vaccines she is unaltered. She just completed a heat cycle in October. She is crate, trained, and potty trained, and know some basic commands. She’s not a fan of walking on a leash. She’s used to having a fenced yard and being able to run off leash. She loves other dogs, large and small. She’s never been around a cat so I’m not sure how she would be. She is afraid of fireworks and gunshot sounds. She’s an easy keeper, but I’m going through treatments and I’m struggling really bad and my dad broke his back last week and I’m trying to do as much as I can to help him and right now. I’m just drowning I’m hoping to find someone to foster her which I know is asking a lot. I just don’t want to surrender herPat Hairston
Via iPhoneRe: ARG Dog Adoption Application Form Reganfuller3@gmail.com
InboxStephanie Osborne
Mon, Apr 6, 10:48 AM (2 days ago)
to ARGI need to enter my summaries. Mainly waiting to connect with references at this point and one vet practice.
,Jethro is so very much. Super sweet and very smart. But I had forgotten about the energy level in a young dale. He has limitless energy. His first heartworm injection is 4/20. Leading up to that, we are working to keep his activity level low, as suggested by the vet. . He actually boarded this weekend as I had an out-of-town commitment, and my son can manage Jo (he’s renamed her Jolene) and Jethro together.
Re: Home Visit for Airedale Rescue
InboxStefan Cevallos
Tue, Apr 7, 8:32 AM (1 day ago)
to Jaye, me, mirandacevallos3, Christina, StephanieGood morning,
We rescued a dog this past weekend and will likely now not be looking for another dog for the time being. If a home visit is valid for several years I am happy to coordinate, but do not want to potentially waste your time if we are no longer actively looking. Thank you!
Stefan Cevallos
4/4/26 from Natasha,
Pat,Christina,
Hello ladies,
Week #2 has been pretty good. Shia is learning that hands on her body is not such a bad thing, after all. Still wouldn’t let me touch her front feet, and generally dislikes brushing. I am not pushing it. Today I pulled out clippers, and we will be trying to get acquainted with them, a little at a time. I can see how grooming might be challenging. Olga wrote in her letter that Shia has never been to a grooming salon, Olga clipped her at home with sheep shears and Shia did tolerate it. That explains Shia’s dislike of grooming. I would absolutely NOT take her to the groomers. They might not have patience nor time to deal with her evading, wiggling, laying down, growling and possibly even snapping, and she might fall off the table injuring herself. (But maybe I am just being overly dramatic).
Shia is getting out of her “shell-chock” and her true personality is shining through. Yes, she does have a high prey drive (squirrels, deer). Meeting other dogs on the walks so far was a … not-success. Dog parks are certainly out of the question. If the encounter is particularly unpleasant (like our neighboring Beagle behind his invisible fence), she goes wild and I understand now why Olga sent a prong collar with her. I am absolutely refusing to use it. I am using a harness. Why she is that reactive, I don’t know. Was she like this from the start (lack of socializing?), or has something been done to her in the past to make her react like this? On our walk today I tried to capture her attention early, before she spotted an approaching dog, and started feeding her treats non-stop, to distract her. It worked. So, we will continue this way and see if her behavior will eventually change.
She did have an episode of what looked and sounded like reverse sneezing.
She had one panic episode. One morning a bumble bee flew outside our bedroom’s window and the sound/buzz set Shia off, she went into a panic mode, jumped onto our bed and tried to melt into the bed between Greg and I. When I touched her to tell her “Off the bed” she was shaking. She was a bit “off” for the rest of the day, reacted aggressively to both neighboring dogs, and in the evening she lounged at Greg, probably not recognizing him when she woke from a nap and probably scared herself. However, on our walk today there were plenty bumble bees flying all around her and Shia paid zero attention to those. Go figure …
Generally I can say that she is getting more relaxed, not as high strung as in the first week, and she is not following my every step and move. She likes both of us be at home with her, I guess we are both her “favorite” people.
Her mouthing, jumping on people and counter-surfing are slowly getting better, but I suspect that if those new behavior patterns weren’t consistently reinforced, she would revert back to her old ways. She is mouthing when she is playful and when she is expressing her affection. I find it is very important to keep her under her “threshold of excitement” and not to let her get too aroused. I wouldn’t trust her around children, and people with delicate skin (I saw Pat B’s hands and arms all bruised and with scratches that looked bad). I think Shia needs structure and firm, but kind and gentle guidance.
And kitchen manners training is going well! Papa already learned that he ows her a “dog tax” at the end of the meal for being a good girl and lying beautifully near the dinner table. 🙂🙂 (And no, she didn’t bite off half of Greg’s finger, it was already like that when she came to us … he he heee).
All is well.
Thank you.
Natasha, Greg and Shia Shubins
Lucy Transport on Saturday April 4 Montgomery-Atlanta-Madison-Augusta-Florence-Wilmington
InboxChristina Prange
10:30 AM (15 minutes ago)
to Mary, canopybotanicals@gmail.com, Airedale, Jill, annb57@protonmail.com, gmstuart1@gmail.comTransport Lucy
Volunteers, thank you for helping Lucy on Saturday April 4. We appreciate that you are spending your weekend with Lucy!
Lucy has spent several weeks in foster care with Mary Ann. Lucy is 8 years old and a smaller Airedale – little thing. She will travel with a collapsed crate and a few personal items.
For the transport, please bring an extra leash to double leash her- a slip leash as an extra safety. When opening car door – be ready for her. We advise that she not be walked around for potty break during this transport. A quick potty close to where you park should be sufficient.
Here are the transport details. can you please send me and email or text to reply that you received this.
Montgomery to Atlanta – Meet 10:00
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Atlanta Airport, 5010 Old National Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30349
Mary Ann 205-913-3522
Stuarts 404-729-4390 (greg)
Depart 10:15
Atlanta to Madison (1 hr 15 ) – Meet 11:30
Sleep Inn Madison, 2091 Eatonton Rd, Madison, GA 30650
Stuarts 404-729-4390 (Greg)
Jill M (706)226-1663
Depart 11:45
Madison to Augusta (1 hr 15) Meet at 1:00
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Augusta-Washington Rd, 3028 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30907
Ann (706) 840-5176
Jill M (706)226-1663
Depart 1:15
Augusta to Florence (2 hr) Meet 3:15
Hampton Inn & Suites Florence Center, 3000 W Radio Dr, Florence, SC 29501
Ann (706) 840-5176
Daryl (803) 221- 4715, adopter
Depart 3:30
Lucy and Darly heading home!
Thank you – your help is very appreciated, and we could not do this without you.
Christina Prange
919-605-4563I had talked to Daryl before we received his application. review of the application was delayed due to it being uploaded on Dropbox.
Applicant(s): Daryl Napier
Interview Date: 3/27/2026 phone interview
Status: HV
Notes: Daryl has owned Otis for almost his whole like. Otis is now 11. Daryl’s mom loved Otis so much she adopted an Airedale, Archie. Daryl owes his own business and is home most of the time. Otis goes to the office with Daryl and he would plan the same for Lucy.
I talked with him about Lucy and her tendency to resource guard. He understood the need to feed separately and the need to allow her to adjust in her own pace. I shared the application with foster Mom, Mary Ann Ragan. Here is Mary Ann’s note: “He sounds good! Otis sounds like my Duke-love ya bunches but from afar! The only thing that concerns me is her anxiety. I do appreciate his honesty. She needs the crate to keep her from pacing around. She now actually gets in her crate on her own with us. We just leave the doe open. When she starts to pace, I tell her to kennel and she goes right in there and lays down. She’s really chilled out but it took two months. I don’t think PetSmart is capable of doing the deep Doggie psych eval Lucy needs so if he takes her, I’d prefer that he at least talk to a dog trainer that understands Doggie psyche The crate is not punishing her – allowing her to pace without boundaries wont help her. Maybe somebody who does the eval can discuss this with him? I’m curious as to why he doesn’t like crates. “
Vet Report: The vet confirmed that Otis is up to date with vaccines, heartworm preventative and flea control.
References: Both references had high praise for Daryl and Otis.
Dog Requested: Lucy. Need to talk with Daryl about using a crate at least initially for Lucy’s comfort.Shia, week 1, success
InboxNatasha
11:58 AM (16 minutes ago)
to me, ChristinaPat,
Christina,
Hello, ladies:
And so it is one week today that Shia has joined us. I think she is settling in and adapting really well. Her digestion and elimination are good. She started grooming herself a little (good sign). Ears are smelly and she likes me to rub them, they are probably itchy. I clipped the hair outside the ears to improve air flow, will try to look inside to see if there is wax or irritation. Grooming might be a challenge (or not, you never know), as she is not much used to having hands on her: she reacts by mouthing, but we are slowly working on getting used to touch. She IS very mouthy, and if not careful and allow her to escalate into a rough play she might hurt. Not like in: bite per ce, but you can get caught in her teeth I should say. I think this is because she was taken from the nest at the age of 7 weeks or even earlier, judging by her vet records. Hence, luck of bite inhibition and mouthing behavior (my guess). She jumps on people, sticks her head into a dishwasher and she would countersurf right in front of you – all were probably allowed in her previous life, but we are working on extinguishing there behaviors by withdrawing attention and VOG (voice of God). She is a quick learner and no harsh methods are ever needed. She just needs to understand what’s expected from her. And then bits of kibble for training here and there are very helpful. Her body condition is perfect, she is not at all skinny. So far I see no need to check her thyroid, unless we see the signs that might warrant that. She is curious, enthusiastic and is always looking (for trouble – no, scratch that 😂) to explore things like every proper young Airedale would.
We take one long and two shorter walks in the woods throughout the day (always on the leash, of course). She barks at strangers (she did the same to myself and Greg when we first met her with Olga). We haven’t met any dogs yet. She doesn’t react to big trucks or working equipment. She gets a bit uncertain when it’s windy, and also at dusk. She starts to loose confidence outside when it’s getting darker (due to her poor eyesight?). At night when we go out to pee before bed I have to shine a flashlight infront of her showing where to go.
Inside she learned to stay at night in her bed in our bedroom, no kennel needed. But the first couple of nights she was trying to find her way in the dark by sniffing and poking her nose into things, she was confused. Maybe that’s why Olga said she needed to be crated at night. Ripping the bedding is probably part of the problem: poor eyesight and insecurity. But also boredom. When she gets excited or tries to initiate a play she will start biting at a bedding, and grabbing anything soft in sight.
Right now she is following me everywhere, getting up at my every movement, but this behavior is also getting better, she is able to relax a bit more. We are not planning on ever leaving her alone at home, and she goes everywhere with us.
Yesterday we received Shia’s eye drops from Pat B. They are a standard Poly-Neo-Dex suspension. She also promised to mail us the vet’s receipt from that visit. I will provide it for your records as soon as it arrives.
All in all, Shia is a delight, a little Miss Mercury Quick Silver. We are happy. Life has returned back to Casa Shubins.
Thank you!
Natasha, Greg and Shia Shubin
